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FM03 NFE

2003 Rover 75

Gold Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

91,803 mi
Last recorded91,803 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM03 NFE
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 91,803 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2025 87,876 miles
Pass 7 May 2024 84,507 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2022 82,954 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2021 80,119 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2021 80,119 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 20 Jan 2020 76,668 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive n/s/f inner rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine covers fitted

Fail 17 Jan 2020 76,667 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive n/s/f inner rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine covers fitted

Pass 28 Jan 2019 71,476 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

engine covers fitted

rear exhaust casing corroded

Fail 24 Jan 2019 71,475 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded under body (full length of car ) (1.1.11 (c))

Fluid leak, but not excessive water (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

engine covers fitted

rear exhaust casing corroded

Pass 30 Jan 2018 65,464 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded at all underfloor retaining clips unable to assess condition of pipe in clip (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 31 Jan 2017 52,956 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 52,824 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 52,565 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 51,857 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 50,976 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 48,993 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 47,324 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 45,759 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 44,382 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 10 Mar 2008 41,779 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 39,114 miles

Centre Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 11 Jul 2006 32,409 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Rover 75?

Based on 1,365,354 MOT tests across 103,127 vehicles.

70.7%
Pass Rate
5,824
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
103,127
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 82,341
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 67,582
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 36,066
Registration plate lamp not working 33,396
Direction indicator incorrect colour 27,329
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FM03 NFE is a 2003 Rover 75 in Gold with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

Across all 2003 Rover 75 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.3% with a typical mileage of 68,100 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Rover 75 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 82,341 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FM03 NFE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover 75 typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 23 years old, this Rover 75 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FM03 NFE registered?

FM03 NFE is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 24 June 2003.

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The MOT history for FM03 NFE shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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